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Posted August 11, 2026
Robert Half

IT Support Manager

Madison, WI 53562, US Contract
Compensation: $40 to $47 Hourly

We are seeking an IT Support Services Manager to lead and modernize a growing IT support function. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who has successfully restructured, revitalized, or transformed a Service Desk and can build a more efficient, measurable, and forward-thinking support organization.


The manager will lead the Desktop Support team, establish service desk standards and KPIs, improve processes, and serve as a key liaison between IT and business leadership.


Key Responsibilities


* Lead, mentor, and develop the Desktop Support team.

* Assess and improve current Service Desk structure, processes, and workflows.

* Establish meaningful **Service Desk KPIs and performance metrics**.

* Improve ticket management, escalation processes, and overall user experience.

* Lead the adoption of new service management technologies and processes.

* Champion **AI, automation, Copilot, and Large Language Model technologies** within IT support.

* Identify opportunities to leverage AI to automate and improve Tier 1 support.

* Partner with business leaders to understand technology support needs.

* Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.


Qualifications:

What We're Looking For


* Proven experience managing a Service Desk, Help Desk, Desktop Support, or IT Support team.

* Experience taking an existing support organization and restructuring or significantly improving it.

* Strong understanding of Service Desk metrics, processes, and best practices.

* Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

* Experience using **AI/Copilot or other generative AI technologies in a professional environment.

* A forward-thinking mindset and enthusiasm for using technology and automation to improve IT support.


Compensation

$40.00-$47.00 Hourly

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